Ashley Cantwell

About Ashley Cantwell

Accomplished senior communications executive with more than 20 years of experience in driving strategic priorities and delivering positive results across diverse disciplines, including advocacy and public affairs, CEO and executive communications, digital and social strategy, media relations, crisis and issues management, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, investor relations, and enterprise reputation management. Proficient in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, real estate, and financial services, with extensive in-house corporate communications experience coupled with specialized agency background spanning corporate restructuring and distressed debt. Proven track record in protecting and advancing the reputation of organizations and industries through earned media, social media, and public relations campaigns, and in managing successful outcomes in complex environments. Recognized for building integrated communications strategies that strengthen trust, drive measurable outcomes, and support growth through data-informed storytelling.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President of External Communications

   Ascension

   Feb 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor's Degree, Journalism

Skills

• Advertising
• Cision
• Press Releases
• Journalism
• Corporate Communications
• Publicity
• Reputation Management
• News Writing
• Crisis Management
• Strategic Communications
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Content Development
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Speech Writing